Stay dry, stay cool

Base layers are for cold weather, right? Well, if the idea is to keep you warm, yes. However, a true baselayer keeps you warm by keeping you dry. It's this quality that makes base layers optimal for wear even on the hottest days. Pearl Izumi's Transfer Lite Sleeveless Base Layer is designed to keep you dry and cool with its form-fit and ultra-light fabric.

The Transfer Lite was constructed from a unique knit fabric called Minerale. Its individual yarns have 15 times the surface area of ordinary polyester yarn. This means that it wicks sweat more rapidly. And to deliver proper wicking performance in warmer weather, this efficiency of transport is a must. Understand that the body-hugging fit is important; you want the base layer to act like a second skin, immediately moving moisture to the outer surface of the fabric for rapid evaporation. This keeps you more comfortable by not feeling wet and clammy. You'll find this especially nice if a cool breeze kicks up in an arroyo or during a long descent.

The name of this fabric isn't just for show. Minerale weaves a concoction of bacteria-killing minerals into the Transfer Lite Sleeveless Base Layer, so your cycling clothing won't retain the smell of your eau d'perspiration.

If you're weighing the choice of whether to go with the Transfer Lite Sleeveless Base Layer or the Transfer Lite Short Sleeve Base Layer, the sleeveless design may be more comfortable as a first ply beneath several other upper body pieces, making it as useful in winter as summer.

The Pearl Izumi Transfer Lite Sleeveless Base Layer comes in five sizes from Small to XX-Large and is available in Black or White.

Tech Specs

Material:

65% Minerale, 23% polyester, 12% elastane

Fit:

form fit

Antimicrobial:

yes

Recommended Use:

cycling

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime

Size chart

Pearl Izumi

Men's Apparel

Regular Fit

S

M

L

XL

XXL

Chest

35 - 37.5in(88.9 - 95.3cm)

37.5 - 40.5in(95.3 - 102.9cm)

40.5 - 43.5in(102.9 - 110.5cm)

43.5 - 46.5in(110.5 - 118.1cm)

46.5 - 49in(118.1 - 124.5cm)

Waist

29 - 31.5in(73.7 - 80cm)

31.5 - 34.5in(80 - 87.6cm)

34.5 - 37.5in(87.6 - 95.3cm)

37.5 - 41.5in(95.3 - 105.4cm)

41.5 - 45in(105.4 - 114.3cm)

Hip

35 - 37.5in(88.9 - 95.3cm)

37.5 - 40.5in(95.3 - 102.9cm)

40.5 - 43.5in(102.9 - 110.5cm)

43.5 - 46.5in(110.5 - 118.1cm)

46.5 - 49in(118.1 - 124.5cm)

Inseam

31.5in(80cm)

32in(81.3cm)

32.5in(82.5cm)

33in(83.8cm)

33.5in(85.1cm)

European Race Fit

Chest

36.5 - 38in(92.7 - 96.5cm)

38 - 39.5in(96.5 - 100.3cm)

39.5 - 41in(100.3 - 104.1cm)

41 - 42.5in(104.1 - 108.0cm)

42.5 - 44in(108.0 - 111.8cm)

Waist

30.5 - 32in(77.5 - 81.3cm)

32 - 33.5in(81.3 - 85.1cm)

33.5 - 35in(85.1 - 88.9cm)

35 - 36.5in(88.9 - 92.7cm)

36.5 - 38in(92.7 - 96.5cm)

Hip

36.5 - 38in(92.7 - 96.5cm)

38 - 39.5in(96.5 - 100.3cm)

39.5 - 41in(100.3 - 104.1cm)

41 - 42.5in(104.1 - 108.0cm)

42.5 - 44in(108.0 - 111.8cm)

Inseam

31.5in(80.0cm)

32in(81.3cm)

32.5in(82.5cm)

33in(83.8cm)

33.5in(85.1cm)

How to Measure:

For best results, take measurements over your underwear.

Chest:

Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.

Natural Waist:

Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.

Hip:

Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.

Inseam:

Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.